Amherst: Schools & Education
There are 5 public schools in Amherst. Amherst County High is the largest at 1,260 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 2,277 students.
- ~373 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 373 residents per school. 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (5)
| School Districts · Districts | Amherst County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,277 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 182 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,734 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 76.2% |
| Schools Count | 5 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Sweet Briar College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 3.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Sweet Briar College |
| Nearest College · City | Sweet Briar |
| Nearest College · Phone | (434) 381-6100 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 3.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (5)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Amherst County Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 382 South Main Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (434) 946-9488 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24521 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2392 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 4 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 25.7% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12